Eraser holder



Oct. 25, 1932. A, PEs-FEL 1,884,841

ERASER HOLDER Filed June 25, 1931 Patented Oct. 25, 1932 UNrrED STATE'SAPATENT OFFICE mw mw mi a...

, appiimion mea :une 25, 1931. 'serial no. 8410,81'0.

This invention relates to' improvements in eraser holders in whlch the eraser lsfheld in a clamp and in which the .protruding end of the eraser maybe adjusted.

. ing edge. A further objectvisto have this `thin eraserl edge located far enough; from the casing to facilitate seeing the operation of erasing, which' will permit a person to perform clean and accurate work as required on drawing, typewritten sheets and the like,

without resorting to theuse of eraser shields.v

Another object ofmy invention is to provide an eraser holderwhich maybe carried in the pocket without soiling the surfaces or edges of the eraser. A further objectis to provide in the casing a definite sto for the clamp to prevent the eraser from eing under compression when the holder is closed.

These and other objects I attain by the devices illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one type pocket eraser in operative osition. Fig. 2 is a perspective view o the same eraser holder in a closed or inoperative position. Figs. 3 and 4 are respective sectional plan and side views of the casing of theeraser holder shown in Figs. 1 v'and 2. Figs. 5 and 6 are respective plan4 and side views ofthe clamp of the eraser holder of Figs'l and 27 without the eraser insert. Fig. 7 is an enlarged cross section of the eraser holder of Fig. 2. Fig. 8 is a partial and enlarged view of Fig. 4. Figs. 9 and 10 are partial and respective side and plan views of a modification of the clamp of Figs. 5 and 6. Figs. 11 and 12 are respective ,plan andl side views of a cylindrical eraser holden# Similar numerals refer to' similar parts throughout the several views. f

Referring to Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 rectangular casing 10 has'on the inside of its closed end a short channel piece 1,1, which is of theapproximate length of the protruding end 12 of. rubber 13 held 'in clamp 14.V

casing.

appearance when theclamp is ini-aclosed position as shown in Figs. 2 and 7.

The open 'end of clamp 14 has at the ends of both its' clips 16 and 17 a multiple of respective prongs 18, 19 preferably bent at 55 right angles to the sur aces of said clips'.

Clip 17` is made a triiie longer than clip 16', so as not to cause the prongs from entering the eraser opposite each other. This will prevent the comparativelythin rubber n from being unduly stretched at only one place when 'being used. Clip 16has two prongs and clip 17 only one. While this arrangement of prongs as shown has been found to be most preferable, it is undero5 stood however that diierent multiples of prongs may be employedtifwsodesired, or that corrugated surfaces 21 of clip 20, Figs.

Casin 10has at its open end on the in- 70 side of ltswider walls two projections 22, which possess .a three-fold purpose. 4The first is to insure positive contact points for the compression of the clamp when the eraser is in use. The second purpose isv to have clamp 14 move comparatively free in casing 10, while the holder is in a closed position, so that a person will nd no difficulty in removing the clamp and eraser from the It has been found that without the projections the pressure against the inner'walls of the casing would remain the same throughout, thus making it diHicult :to grasp the short and polished end of the clamp pro- 35 truding from the casing withoutl a comparatively high pressure.

The third purpose is to prevent the prongs of both clips from entering therubber while the holder is in an inoperative position. 'The 90 normal position of both clips while the rubber is located between-the same is one in which said clips are pressed slightly outward, as shownin Fig. 7. This results in a slight pressure of theclips upon the rubber at all 97 times. l In order` to facilitate entering the clamp into the casing for especially a closed position, the projections 20 angular surfaces 23.

are v provided vwith 10o Cdl While the rubber is located in a position as i shown in Fig. 7, the protruding part of same enters channel piece 11 and the end of clip 17 butts against one end of the channel thus providing a positive stop for the clamp and reventing the rubber to be under pressure in u longitudinal direction.

The eraser holder shown in Figs. 11 and 12 has a cylindrical casing 30, in which is held a clamp 31 with an eraser 32. clamp stop 33 at the closed end of the easing and a project-ion 34 at its open end serve the same purposes as vthose of Fig. 7. Clamp 31 also has two clips 35, 36 with teeth or prongs similar to those shown in Figs. and 6. The function of this holder is exactly like that of the device of Fig. 7 The latter is considered preferable for the reason that a thin rectangular eraser as shown, wlll always retain a sharp edge thus permitting close and clean work.

If the protruding end of the eraser has been shortened through wear, the clips will be slightly spread apart and the eraser pulled YYout to the length desired.

Thel fiat surfaces of both the open and closed ends of the clamp extend a substantial distance from the open end of the casing, and thus permit a person to take hold and extract said clamp. The closed end of the clamp could also be made of a solid piece of metal if so desired, but the hollow form as shown is preferred, to permit the eraser to enter into same as well as to reduce the weight and cost of manufacture of the clamp.

Having-thus fully disclosed my invention, I claim:

1. In an eraser holder a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, prongs at the open end of said clamp to grip an eraser, a clamp stop at the closed endinside of said casing and projections on the inner walls of said casing at its open end to cause an increase of pressure on an eraser when the latter 1s 1n operative position.

2. In aneraser holder a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, prongs at the open end of said clamp to grip an eraser, and projections on the inner walls of said casing at its open end to cause an increase of pressure on an eraser when lthe latter is in operative position. i f 3. In aneraser holder a casing, a clamp either end'of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, prongs at the open end of said clamp togrip an eraser and means to cause an increase of pressure on an eraser while the latter is in an operative position.

4. In an eraser holder a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, prongs at the open end of said clamp to grip an eraser, means to press on an eraser while in an operative position said casing being roomy enough to cause no pressure on an eraser while said holder is in a closed position. I

5. In an eraser holder a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, prongs at the open end of said clamp to grip an eraser, a clamp stop at the closed end inside of said casing and projections on the inner walls of said casing at its open end to narrow the opening of said casing andto permita release of pressure on an eraser While said holder is in a closed condition.

6. In an eraser holder a easing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing` prongs at the open end of said clamp to vgrip an eraser, and projections on the inner walls of said casing at its open end to narrow the opening of said casing and to permit a release of pressure on an eraser while said holder is in a closed condition.

7. In an eraser holder a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered ,into said casing, prongs at the open end of said clalnp to grip an eraser and means to position said clamp Within said casing to permit a free motion of said clamp with an eraser when located in a closed condition of said holder. v 8. In an eraser holder a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, prongs at the open end of said clamp to grip an eraser and means to position said clamp within said casing to permit a free motion of said clamp with an eraser when located in an inoperative position and to cause a pressure on an eraser when located in an open condition of said holder.

9. In an eraser holder a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, said clamp to retain an eraser. clips having flat surfaces and forming part of said clamp and means forming part of said casing to compress said clamp in an operative position said casing being roomy enough to cause no pressure on said clamp and an eraser While located in a closed condition of said holder.

10. In an eraser holder, a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, said clamp to retain an eraser, clips having flat surfaces and forming part of said clamp and means forming part of said casing to compress said clamp with an eraser located in a closed condition of said holder.

11. In an eraser holder, a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, said clamp to retain an eraser adjustable therein Within said clamp, and flat surface ends on said clamp to extend a substantial distance out of said casing both in an open and closed condition.

12. In an eraser holder, a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered providel an empty space clamp, said casing being roomy enough to keep an veraser free from outside compression While located in a covered position Within said casing.

14. In an eraser holder, a casing, a clamp u either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, said clamp to retain an eraser, and angular surfaces at the open end of said casing, to facilitate entering said clamp with an eraser into said casing.

15. In an eraser holder, a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, said clamp to retain an eraser adjustable therein and means to cause a grip as Welles a pressure action on an era-ser u at the outer ends of said clamp While located in a position for use of the eraser holders.

16. In an eraser holder, a casing, a clamp to enter into said casing, said clamp to retain an eraser adjustable therein, flat surface ends o on said clamp, said ends to. extend a substantial distance out of said casing and means to cause a pressure on an eraser at the outer end of said clamp when the eraser is in a position for use.

17. In an eraser holder, a casing, a clamp to enter into said casing, said clamp to retain an eraser adjustable therein, flat surface ends 0n said clamp, said ends to extend a substantial distance out of said casing and means to retain an eraser in a fixed operating position at the surface ends of said clamp when the eraser is in a position for use.

18. In an eraser holder, a' casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be eut-ered into said casing, said clamp to retain an eraser adjustable therein, one of the ends of said clamp to be formed by wall portions to provide an empty space within that end of said clamp.

19. In an eraser holder, a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said casing, said clamp to retain an eraser adjustable therein, one of the ends of said clamp to be formed by Wall portions to provide an empty space within that end 0f said clamp and a clamp stop at the closed end inside of said casing, to positively locate said clamp in either open or closed condition of said holder.y l

20. In an eraser holder, either end of which is adapted to be entered eraser adjustable therein,

one of the ends of said clamp to be formed by wall ortions to within t at end of a casing, a clamp said clamp and means to positively locate said clamp in said casing in either open or closed condition of said holder.

21. In an eraser holder, a casing and reversible means to retain an eraser in said casing in a compressed and operative position or.

-a non-compressed and therefore inoperative position.

22. In an eraser holder, a casing, reversible means to retain an eraser in said casing and pinch the eraser near its Working edge while in an operative position the eraser to be retained in said casing without a pinch in an inoperative position.

23. In an eraser holder, a casing, a clamp either end of which is adapted to be entered into said easing, the inner surfaces of said clamp to be adjacent the surfaces of an eraser, an open end on said clamp to have an eraser protrude therefrom and means to pinch an an eraser within said clamp at the extremity of said open end of said clamp.

ARTHUR PESTEL.

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